Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 86th minute strike off a cross from Moses Simon gave Coach Augustine Eguavoen his 15th victory in charge of Nigeria (over 25 matches) and handed the Super Eagles all the three points against Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo on Friday. Simon had been a threat all…
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set as objective, the maximum six points from this month’s double header between the Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in the teams’ group D attrition as the race to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo…
In a warm-up game for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Flamingos were forced to a 1-1 draw by Mexico on Monday in the Dominican Republic. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side took the lead through Faridat Abdulkareem’s 33rd-minute strike but Mexico equalized just three minutes later. The friendly match served as preparation for the Flamingos’…
PROFOOT Football Academy has once again emerged as champions in the Alimosho Football Coaches Council U-16 League, securing their second consecutive title under the guidance of Coaches Olamilekan Quadri (aka Kalou) and Muri. The duo, mentored by the academy’s Proprietor and Technical Director, Coach Olanrewaju Olojo-Kosoko (nicknamed “Wenger”), has been crucial to the team’s dominance…
Last year, the team at the time was known as Fit2live but as part of its structural and rebranding move, the club has now been renamed as PROFOOT FA and again retain the league having won the league with a game to spare, only losing 2 matches out of 18. Club Proprietor and Technical director,…
At just 16 years old, Nigerian footballer Godwin Udosen Etetim is proving that talent knows no boundaries. Currently on loan at CS Afumați from Romanian giants FC Dinamo 1948, the young midfielder has quickly established himself as a key player. His ability to read the game, coupled with his pace and creativity on the right…
Afeez Olawale Awakan, born on June 22, 2000, is a Nigerian attacking midfielder. He began his professional career with Shooting Stars before moving to Kwara United in the 2011/2012 season. Over his career, he has played for several Nigerian clubs including Shooting Stars, Kwara United, Enugu Rangers, Akwa United, and Dakkada FC, his most recent…
Grassrunners FC, a third-tier NLO side based in Ikenne, has announced the appointment of Paul Offor as their new head coach on a three-year deal. The former Sporting Lagos coach will lead the team until 2027.After his stint with Sporting Lagos, Offor is eager to bring his expertise to Grassrunners FC and drive the team…
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